Frequently you’re at a place, like hotel or work, where the wireless Internet is not present, but the wired hookup is there. Can you use your laptop as a wireless router and get Nokia 770 to connect to it, and access the Web? Here’s a simple trick that allows one to do that, coming from an apparently new blog on Nokia 770.
Easy with MacOS. Turn on AirPort, select create network from the Airport Menu. Turn on internet sharing using AirPort in the Sharing Systems Preference pane. KISS
Comment by Hank 11.19.05 @ 5:38 amHank is right, but there is an even easier way that even works with Windows: fire up your laptop’s browser and access the web directly. I just can’ figure out why you would need to use the 770 when you are already running your web-connected computer anyway.
Comment by Gary 11.19.05 @ 8:15 amAm I missing something or could you not just surf the net on the laptop itself? Talk about the answer to the question nobody asked.
Comment by Remington 11.19.05 @ 1:16 pmApparently there isn’t enough reading comprehension between Hank, Gary and Remington for one person, let alone three.
If you’ve got a laptop with a wireless card that is running Linux-based operating system but which is only connected to the internet through a wired connection, you can connect a Nokia 770, if you happen to have one, to the Internet over a wireless connection through the laptop.
Mac OS isn’t a part of this equation since it isn’t available in the scenario. (Keep It On Topic, Stupid.)
Windows isn’t a part of this equation since it isn’t available in the scenario.
Using the laptop itself simply isn’t a part of the equation as the fundamental idea being explored is that using the laptop is less than ideal, for whatever reason — perhaps the ethernet cable is too short, and other options are being explored.
What is being explained (a particular way in which a Nokia 770 an be used with a wireless-capable laptop running a Linux-based operating system that is connected to the Internet through a wired connection) isn’t a reason to purchase a Nokia 770 in and of itself. It is, however, an interesting option for people who find themselves in such a situation.
Comment by Stickarm 11.20.05 @ 6:18 pmSay I’m in a place where wireless isn’t available, but a wired connection is (many hotels, for example). You can plug your laptop into the wired connection, but it’s stuck in one place– the network cable still has to reach. But you can use your 770 anywhere within wireless range of the laptop. No different than people who have a desktop on their desk but use a wireless laptop in their living room.
Comment by Michael Moulton 11.20.05 @ 10:50 pmThe confusion may be resulting from the fact that the original post seems to be asking _how_ to do this, when in fact he is posting a HOWTO from another blog….
Comment by andy 11.22.05 @ 3:07 amCould this be done with a USB to Ethernet adapter?
Since most USBEthernet adapters are powered by the USB bus (and the N770 mini-USB isn’t powered?) could a self-powered hub be used in combination with the USBEthernet adapter?
Would this combination work?
http://store1.yimg.com/I/meritline_1873_54782950
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=112033
(Note: I don’t work for either of these retailers or manufacturers)
Even better would be a self-powered (not bus-powered) USBEthernet adapter with a mini-USB connector. I did a quick search but was unable to find anything like this.
Comment by Will 11.22.05 @ 3:39 amI think the confusion has less to do with my reading comprehension and more to do with the bloggers’ inability to clearly explain what he is talking about.
Comment by Remington 11.23.05 @ 6:55 amWhy are we looking at not using an AP? The whole point of the 770 (unless I just tweaked in from an alternate universe where things make more sense) is to have a WiFi and Bluetooth ready nearly instant on Web enabled computer with a Web browser and other Internet related apps. If you have broadband at home, buy an inexpensive router with an AP and you’re ready. Or, if you are on the road, use a WiFi “HotSpot” or else use your cell phone for a “Bluetoothed” connection. I want something that when I click the “ON” button comes right on instead of having to wait for a desktop or latop to go through minutes of disk thrashing before it’s ready to either work as a browser or Email gizmo, or to work as a slow to boot hardware-overkill router and AP for a wireless device. The entire beauty of a device like the 770 is that it’s nearly an instant on device.
Comment by Huh? What? 12.08.05 @ 7:29 pmok people. I travel alot and stay at hotels that have a wired web connection but they dont have a WIRELESS one. Any chance to connect the Nokia 770 with somekind of USB ethernet card to the net? Im looking to buy a Nokia 770 and use it to completelly replace my laptop on the road.
Comment by padster 01.22.06 @ 9:02 am